Mobic
Utilised to manage musculoskeletal inflammatory swelling to alleviate joint pain and support daily physical movement.
- Category
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories
- Active ingredient
- Meloxicam
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 7.5mg · 15mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Mobic, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Mobic vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Mobic details
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis · Rheumatoid Arthritis · Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Alternative names
- meloxicam
- Therapeutic class
- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
- Pharmacological class
- NSAID
- Minor side effects
- dyspepsia; nausea; headache
- Moderate side effects
- diarrhoea; abdominal pain; fluid retention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Aspirin; Warfarin; Lithium
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over two years and adults.
Contraindications
recent coronary bypass surgery; peptic ulcer disease; history of aspirin-induced asthma
Serious side effects
myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention; severe GI bleeding, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilised to manage musculoskeletal inflammatory swelling to alleviate joint pain and support daily physical movement.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis by blocking cyclooxygenase activity within active joint inflammatory pathways.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C/D: Avoid in late pregnancy due to potential risk of early closure of ductus arteriosus. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Mobic is the originator brand name, made by Boehringer Ingelheim. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Boehringer Ingelheim.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Meloxicam is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.